Business Analyst MES at GKN Aerospace
Workplace: Trollhättan, Sweden
Expires: June 27, 2025
GKN Aerospace is a leading global aerospace technology company providing components and systems used in 90% of the world's aircraft. They are currently implementing a strategic Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Siemens Opcenter and seeking a Business Analyst with MES experience to join their Global Manufacturing Engineering team in Trollhättan, Sweden. The role focuses on analyzing and improving production processes, integrating MES with ERP (S/4HANA) and PLM (Teamcenter), and supporting digital manufacturing solutions.
Main requirements:
- Self-driven and takes ownership of tasks independently
- Open to new ways of working and continuous improvement
- Strong communication skills and experience managing change projects
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with Siemens Opcenter MES software
- Experience integrating PLM and ERP systems with MES
- Good social skills and ability to build effective networks
- Minimum three years working experience with MES systems
- Strong analytical skills and business process analysis experience
- Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish
- Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Project management experience is a plus
- Right to live and work in Sweden, with willingness to travel within Sweden, USA, and EU
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and document MES-related business processes and requirements
- Collaborate with various departments to identify opportunities for process improvements
- Implement MES solutions and enhancements
- Analyze and communicate integration needs with PLM, ERP, and shop floor equipment
- Develop and maintain system documentation and user manuals
- Perform testing and validation of MES functionalities
- Provide support and training to MES users
Required hard skills:
- Experience with Siemens MES software Opcenter
- Integration knowledge of PLM, ERP with MES systems
- Business process analysis skills
- Experience in global Manufacturing Execution Systems
Recommended hard skills:
- Project management skills
Soft skills:
- Self-driven and takes ownership
- Open to innovation and new working methods
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage change
- Collaborative mindset
Natural languages:
- English (Proficient)
- Swedish (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
- Ability to work in a multicultural global team
- Adaptable to international travel and cross-cultural collaboration
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